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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Enduring Love

by Ian McEwan
Aggregate Editorial Score33/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1997259 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Enduring Love by Ian McEwan is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1997. A hot-air balloon accident draws Joe Rose into an obsessive relationship with another witness, Jed Parry, who develops a delusional love for Joe. McEwan's thriller explores reason, faith, and the terror of irrational fixation. Themes of obsession, reason, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1997.

Book Details

AuthorIan McEwan
Published1997
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages259
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780307740458
Editorial Score33/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
199712
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About the Author
Ian McEwan
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enduring Love about?

A hot-air balloon accident draws Joe Rose into an obsessive relationship with another witness, Jed Parry, who develops a delusional love for Joe. McEwan's thriller explores reason, faith, and the terror of irrational fixation.

Who wrote Enduring Love?

Enduring Love was written by Ian McEwan, from United Kingdom. First published in 1997.

What awards has Enduring Love won?

Enduring Love has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1997.

Is Enduring Love worth reading?

Enduring Love is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in obsession, reason, love.

Where can I buy Enduring Love?

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What category is Enduring Love?

Enduring Love is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Enduring Love from?

Enduring Love originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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